First Known Use: 1944
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Lewis acid
noun Lew·is acid \ˈlü-əs-\
Definition of LEWIS ACID
: a substance that is capable of accepting an unshared pair of electrons from a base to form a covalent bond
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Origin of LEWIS ACID
Gilbert North Lewis †1946 American chemist
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